My Own Feelings of Inadequacy My entire life, I’ve constantly felt a great deal of inadequacy. In every stage of life, the feeling of inadequacy morphs to fit whatever I …
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In the Garden of Gethsemane
In Matthew 26:36-46, Jesus is in the garden of Gethsemane and overcome with sorrow. The weight of the cross was looming over him while his friends were oblivious to his …
God’s Provision
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness… God has given us all that we need right now, in this very moment. God …
The Gift or the Gift Giver?
If Jesus never answers the prayer keeps me awake at night, would I still believe he is worth following? One of the most well-known stories about Jesus is the story …
Thoughts on the Fall: A Reflection on Genesis 2 and 3
In my last post, I wrote about how the creation account in Genesis 1 reveals much about who God is and who we are. It reveals God’s creativity, his power …
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God Wants Us: A Reflection on Genesis 1
Genesis 1 opens with a simple yet profound statement that God created the heavens and the earth. It’s then followed by a mysterious, brief description of the way things were …
A Reminder to Myself: Beauty Exists
I’ve been having headaches off and on since March. I’m currently in the middle of going to doctors, getting scans, and trying different meds. I have a history of migraines …
Shall I Not Drink the Cup?
“So Jesus said to Peter, ‘Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?'” – John 18:11 Jesus was about to be …
All Other Ground is Sinking Sand
About two weeks ago I was running in the Gate River Run. I wanted to post pictures, but do you remember that meme with the ridiculously photogenic guy? That wasn’t …
Rest and Behold the Lamb
“Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world!” – John 1:29 Yesterday morning, I was struck by the simplicity of this phrase as I read …
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